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Biden Administration’s AI Framework: Balancing Innovation and National Security
The Biden administration’s AI framework seeks to balance innovation with national security, but how will global trade and the next administration respond?
TSMC Expands Globally: The ‘Silicon Shield’ Against Geopolitical Risks
TSMC expands globally to fortify the ‘Silicon Shield,’ but geopolitical risks and rising costs cast a shadow.
Indonesia Warns Apple: Sanctions Loom Over Unfulfilled Investment Promises
Indonesia warns Apple of sanctions over unmet $10M investment pledge, demanding stronger local R&D contributions.
Samsung’s Ballie AI Robot and Home AI Vision Set to Revolutionize 2025
Samsung unveils Ballie AI robot and Home AI innovations to transform connected living in 2025.
NVIDIA’s Project DIGITS: A Petaflop AI Supercomputer for Every Desk
NVIDIA’s Project DIGITS puts a petaflop AI supercomputer on every desk, redefining accessibility for developers.
Vietnam's Đà Nẵng: The Next Semiconductor and AI Powerhouse
Đà Nẵng is rising as a global hub for semiconductors and AI, but can it sustain its ambitious growth?
AI Agents: The Helpers That Demand Full Access to Your Digital Life
AI agents promise efficiency but demand unprecedented access to your digital life - are they worth the risks?
China’s AI is no longer playing catch-up. Could its latest innovations set a new global standard?
China’s AI innovators are redefining the landscape, delivering cost-effective models and creative breakthroughs across industries.
Nvidia rides the AI wave, nearly doubling revenue and reshaping the tech landscape with its cutting-edge chips.
Nvidia's Q3 revenue soared by 94%, fueled by strong AI chip demand and the launch of its next-gen Blackwell processors. The data center segment led the charge, with revenue growing 112% year-over-year, as industry giants like Microsoft and OpenAI integrate Nvidia's cutting-edge technology.
DBS Bank is revolutionizing operational efficiency and customer engagement through strategic AI integration, saving millions and enhancing user experiences.
DBS Bank has shifted from AI experimentation to widespread application, employing AI to boost operational efficiency and customer engagement. This strategic move includes AI-driven customer service tools and advanced risk management systems, which have notably reduced service handling times by 20% and increased scam funds recovery by 17%.
OpenAI is on the brink of unveiling AI agents poised to revolutionize task automation across industries.
OpenAI is set to launch AI agents that automate complex tasks from simple user instructions, signaling a major leap in AI technology. Expected to transform industries with capabilities like data entry and form completion, these agents could drive significant productivity gains despite projected development costs surpassing $10 billion by 2026.
OpenAI's newest approach reshapes AI development as traditional scaling methods hit their limits.
OpenAI's o1 model marks a turning point in AI, utilizing "test-time compute" for more human-like thinking and real-time decision-making. This shift challenges traditional scaling methods and may reshape the demand for AI hardware.
Sophia the humanoid wows at Hong Kong’s NTT Innovation Summit, spotlighting the city’s smart city ambitions and AI-driven urban future.
At Hong Kong's NTT Innovation Summit, humanoid robot Sophia brought the future to life, discussing the potential of AI in smart city initiatives. Leaders from NTT Com Asia, academia, and industry explored AI-driven solutions for smart infrastructure, safety, and sustainable development, aiming to position Hong Kong as a leading smart city.
Jeff Bezos bets on AI-driven 'generalist' robots to handle everything from folding laundry to clearing tables.
Jeff Bezos is backing a new kind of robotics startup aiming to break barriers with AI-powered 'generalist' robots. Physical Intelligence’s pi-zero model enables robots to switch between tasks, like folding laundry, stacking dishes, and even handling delicate items like eggs. The vision is clear: robots that can adapt to any task with a touch of AI-powered versatility.
Meta’s Llama AI now powers U.S. national security efforts, expanding AI’s role in government operations
Meta's Llama AI model is set to bolster U.S. national security efforts through partnerships with major tech and defense firms, focusing on applications in logistics, cybersecurity, and intelligence. This initiative highlights the critical role of AI in maintaining technological leadership amid global competition
Unlocking the Mysteries of AI: It’s Math, Not Magic!
AI may seem magical, but it’s simply the product of neural networks and deep learning, powered by math and extensive datasets. At Florida Tech’s NETS Lab, researchers are demystifying AI, creating methods like PEEK to help ensure AI's reliability and versatility in fields as critical as spaceflight and medicine.
Get Paid to Train AI: How a Singapore App is Putting Cash in Users' Pockets for Data Collection
Singapore’s Tictag app is enabling everyday users to earn ‘pocket money’ for completing simple data tasks, which then train AI systems in areas like voice recognition and image labeling. ‘The demands keep getting higher,’ says co-founder Kevin Quah, whose start-up seeks to bridge the data gap by involving thousands of users in generating, categorizing, and refining data that powers AI development
Tim Burton’s World: A Journey into Art, AI, and the Undying Outsider Spirit
Tim Burton’s latest exhibition offers more than just a collection of movie memorabilia, it’s a deep dive into the mind of an artist who has spent a lifetime portraying misfits and monsters. Visitors get to see iconic film props, sketches, and costumes, alongside the director’s latest views on AI’s unsettling impact on art.
Big Tech’s Pushback: Why Microsoft, a16z, and Industry Giants Want AI Regulation on Their Terms
Microsoft and a16z's top leaders argue that regulating AI risks stifling innovation and harming smaller players, while critics suggest their real aim is shielding Big Tech interests from oversight
Meta’s AI Llama finds its way into China's defense strategy as PLA researchers develop ChatBIT for military use
China’s PLA researchers are transforming Meta’s Llama AI model into a tool for defense. Named ChatBIT, the AI is part of broader military efforts in intelligence and decision-making. As U.S. security concerns rise over open-source AI, Meta reaffirms its stance against any unauthorized military use of its technology.